Manhunt launched after sex offenders escape

Tyronne Speechley (L) and Algana Amos James Tiers (R) who are wanted after escaping custody.

Queensland Corrective Services

Authorities are searching for two dangerous sex offenders who have cut off their GPS tracking devices and escaped from a north Queensland jail precinct.

Algana Amos James Tiers, 26, and Tyronne Speechley, 26, were in community supervision in Townsville under the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act.

Police say they left an accommodation centre around 7:30pm (AEST) last night while officers were trying to execute a warrant involving one of the men.

The pair were last seen walking at Stuart near the Townsville Correctional Centre farm.

The men were wearing GPS tracking equipment but have removed their tags.

Police have launched a search for the men.

Corrective Services Commissioner Marlene Morison says the two men have escaped from supervision in the past.

"[They] have been picked up fairly readily in 24 hours previously, so my advice to anyone who see these individuals or sees something that would lead to them believe they've seen these individuals, then call Crimestoppers," she said.

Authorities say anyone who sees the men should stay away from them and contact police.